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Government to Launch FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Private Vehicles Starting August 15, 2025

In a move to enhance the convenience of road travel, the Union Government has announced the launch of a FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicle owners. Priced at Rs 3,000, the pass will be available starting August 15, 2025, and is aimed at streamlining toll payments on national highways across India. According to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, the new pass will be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever limit is reached [...]

By |2025-06-18T18:05:01+05:30June 18, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Government to Launch FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Private Vehicles Starting August 15, 2025
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PM Modi Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit; First Visit in a Decade Highlights Global Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Kananaskis, Canada, on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit 2025, marking his first visit to Canada in ten years. His arrival underscores India's growing engagement with global economic and strategic platforms. The summit, held on June 16–17, is expected to center on major global challenges, including energy security, technological innovation, and the emerging AI-energy and quantum technologies nexus. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Modi will engage in high-level discussions with G7 [...]

By |2025-06-17T16:23:51+05:30June 17, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on PM Modi Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit; First Visit in a Decade Highlights Global Cooperation
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Israel-Iran Missile Conflict Enters Fourth Day Amid Rising Tensions

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fourth consecutive day, with no signs of de-escalation. Hostilities intensified following Israel's surprise offensive targeting Iran’s strategic assets, including a strike on the world’s largest gas field and the Iranian Defence Ministry headquarters in Tehran. According to Israeli military sources, early Sunday strikes also targeted multiple sites around Tehran allegedly linked to Iran's nuclear weapons program. This comes as both nations continue exchanging heavy missile and drone attacks, raising concerns of a wider regional war. [...]

By |2025-06-16T18:17:14+05:30June 16, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Israel-Iran Missile Conflict Enters Fourth Day Amid Rising Tensions
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Air India Ahmedabad–London Flight Crash: Full Details, Victims, Response & More

Tragedy in the Skies: What Happened to Air India Flight AI171? In a devastating aviation disaster, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed within minutes of takeoff on June 12, 2025, killing all 242 people on board. The tragedy has sparked nationwide grief and global concern.  Crash Details: Timeline of Events Departure Time: 1:38 PM IST from Ahmedabad Airport Crash Site: Near a doctor’s hostel attached to a local medical college Altitude Before Crash: ~825 feet Cause (Preliminary): Sudden descent [...]

By |2025-06-12T18:48:56+05:30June 12, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Air India Ahmedabad–London Flight Crash: Full Details, Victims, Response & More
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Mumbai Local Train Tragedy: 4 Dead, 9 Injured in Horrific Commuter Accident

A tragic incident involving two Mumbai local trains has resulted in the deaths of four commuters and injuries to nine others. The accident, which occurred during peak morning rush hour, has reignited concerns about railway safety and infrastructure in India's bustling financial capital. The devastating event unfolded around 9:30 a.m. between Mumbra and Diwa railway stations. According to Swapnil Nila, Central Railway Public Relations Officer, the bags of passengers riding on the footboards of two trains, traveling in opposite directions, brushed against each other. This [...]

By |2025-06-11T17:20:43+05:30June 11, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Mumbai Local Train Tragedy: 4 Dead, 9 Injured in Horrific Commuter Accident
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ChatGPT Down Globally: OpenAI Investigates Widespread Outage Affecting Users and Services

Users worldwide are experiencing significant disruptions as OpenAI's popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, along with its image generation tool, Sora, went offline today. The unexpected outage, which began in the early hours of ET/BST. it has left millions unable to access these crucial AI services, impacting both free and paid subscribers. OpenAI has confirmed the issue and is actively investigating the root cause. The widespread downtime began with reports surfacing on outage tracking sites around 2:45 AM ET  initially affecting users in the UK and Europe. [...]

By |2025-06-10T18:41:12+05:30June 10, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on ChatGPT Down Globally: OpenAI Investigates Widespread Outage Affecting Users and Services
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India Dominates Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 with 16 Medals, Beats Australia & South Korea

India emerged as the undisputed champion at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, clinching a record 16 medals – including 12 golds, 3 silvers, and a bronze – to top the medal tally ahead of Australia and South Korea. Led by standout performers like Annu Rani, Rohit Yadav, Jyothi Yarraji, and Pooja, the Indian athletics team delivered historic performances across track and field events. The championship, held over two days in Taipei, served as a key preparation ground for the World Championships and Paris 2025 Olympic [...]

By |2025-06-10T18:21:45+05:30June 10, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on India Dominates Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 with 16 Medals, Beats Australia & South Korea
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Ronaldo’s Portugal Clinches 2nd UEFA Nations League Title with Penalty Shootout Victory over Spain

In a thrilling encounter at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Portugal secured their second UEFA Nations League title by defeating Spain 5–3 in a penalty shootout after a 2–2 draw in regular and extra time.This victory marks a significant achievement for Portugal, making them the first team to win multiple Nations League titles. ⚽ Match Highlights First Half: Spain Takes the Lead The match commenced with high intensity, and Spain drew first blood in the 8th minute through Martín Zubimendi.Portugal responded swiftly, with Nuno Mendes [...]

By |2025-06-09T16:37:20+05:30June 9, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Ronaldo’s Portugal Clinches 2nd UEFA Nations League Title with Penalty Shootout Victory over Spain
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Government Approval to Launch Satellite Internet Services in India

Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite internet arm of SpaceX, has received crucial regulatory approval from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT), moving one step closer to launching its high-speed satellite broadband services in the country. This green light comes after a prolonged wait, as Starlink had been seeking the necessary commercial license since 2022. With this latest development, India is set to welcome one of the world’s most advanced satellite internet providers, marking a transformative moment for digital connectivity in remote and underserved areas. ✅ Starlink [...]

By |2025-06-07T17:41:38+05:30June 7, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Government Approval to Launch Satellite Internet Services in India
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PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Railway Bridge Over Chenab River: A Historic Milestone for Jammu & Kashmir

In a landmark achievement for India's infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, officially recognized as the world's highest railway arch bridge. Standing at an impressive 359 meters above the Chenab River, this engineering marvel surpasses the height of the Eiffel Tower and is a pivotal component of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. 🏗️ Engineering Excellence: Chenab Railway Bridge Height: 359 meters above the riverbed Length: 1,315 meters Design: Double-line, single-arch bridge Material: Constructed using over 27,000 tonnes of [...]

By |2025-06-06T15:08:14+05:30June 6, 2025|Current Affairs|Comments Off on PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Railway Bridge Over Chenab River: A Historic Milestone for Jammu & Kashmir
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